Donald Brittain, a renowned writer and director, entered this world on June 10, 1928, in the charming city of Ottawa, located in the province of Ontario, Canada. Throughout his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on the world of film, with his most notable works including the poignant documentary "Fields of Sacrifice" (1963),the thought-provoking "Memorandum" (1966),and the critically acclaimed "Dreamland: A History of Early Canadian Movies 1895-1939" (1974). Brittain's dedication to his craft ultimately came to an end on July 21, 1989, in the vibrant city of Montréal, situated in the province of Québec, Canada.
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BornJun 10, 1928 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Biography
Career
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1986

Mobility as Narrator
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1985

Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks as Narrator
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1978

The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors as Narrator
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The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power as Narrator
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1976

Volcano: An Inquiry Into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry as Narrator (voice)
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1967

What on Earth! as Narrator
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1966

Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen as Narrator
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Stravinsky as Narrator
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1974
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1986

Mobility as Writer
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1975

Scoggie as Writer
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1973

Grierson as Writer
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1967

What on Earth! as Writer
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1966

Helicopter Canada as Writer
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Stravinsky as Writer
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1965

Buster Keaton Rides Again as Writer
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1985

Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks as Director, Writer
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1983

The Accident as Director
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1978

The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors as Director, Writer
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The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power as Director, Writer
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Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle as Director, Screenplay
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1976

Volcano: An Inquiry Into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry as Director, Writer
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His Worship, Mr. Montréal as Director
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1974

King of the Hill as Director
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1973

Starblanket as Director, Writer
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1967

Memorandum as Director
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1966

Never a Backward Step as Director
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen as Director, Screenplay
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1964

Fields of Sacrifice as Director, Writer
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Bethune as Director, Writer